Certified Home Inspector
Proudly Serving Morgantown, WV
& Surrounding Area
Specializing In Residential Home Inspections
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Buying a home could be the largest single investment you will ever make. To minimize unpleasant surprises and unexpected difficulties, you’ll want to learn as much as you can about the newly constructed or existing house before you buy it. A home inspection may identify the need for major repairs or builder oversights, as well as determine maintenance needs to keep the home’s systems in good working condition. After the inspection, you will know more about the house which will aid in the decision making process.
If you already are a homeowner, a home inspection can identify potential future problems while they are still in the early stages and suggest preventive measures that may help you avoid costly repairs.
If you are planning to sell your home, a home inspection can give you the opportunity to make repairs that will put the house in a better selling condition for a smoother sales transaction.
The home inspection includes examining over 500 elements within and around the home. It is a visual evaluation of the home’s systems and components using a systematic approach and an assessment of mechanical systems using normal operating controls. We will be looking at the functionality of each system, potential fire and safety concerns, and major component deficiencies. This includes: Exterior finishes and grounds, Roof coverings, Structural components, Heating and Cooling systems, Plumbing system, Interior components and finishes, and the Kitchen appliances.
After the inspection, you will be emailed an electronic report that is clear, concise, and easy to understand. The report will include a description of the home’s components, identification of major deficiencies, recommendations for corrective actions, and limitations of the inspection. There will be photos, illustrations, and website links to help explain any deficiencies that are encountered during your home inspection.
Don’t be nervous. No home is perfect. Homes were built by imperfect people with imperfect materials. If problems are identified, it doesn’t mean you should or should not buy the house, only that you will know in advance what to expect. If your budget is tight, or if you don’t want to become involved in future repair work, this information will be important to you. If major deficiencies are found, a seller may agree to make repairs. This may provide you negotiating leverage.
The day of your inspection, the inspector will start by inspecting the exterior of the home. He will then move to the interior of the home. He will visually inspect the readily accessible structural, insulation, and ventilation systems. He will then review the major electrical and mechanical systems along with the ancillary components throughout the home’s interior. The roof and crawl space (if applicable) will then be evaluated. Each home’s layout is different so the inspector’s path may vary.
How Long Does An Inspection Take? When Should I Expect To Receive My Report?
A typical home inspection takes between 3 to 4 hours to conduct. This duration can sometimes can be more or less depending on the age, size, and condition of the home and property. An electronic written report will be provided via email within 24 hours of the completed inspection.
Do I Need To Attend My Inspection?
It is optional as to whether or not you attend the home inspection. The process can be educational and help you better understand the systems of your home. Some clients decide to come at the end of the inspection or schedule a follow-up call once they receive the inspection report. If you decide to participate during your inspection, feel free to observe and ask questions as you learn about the condition of the home and how to better maintain it.
Safety Precautions
For your safety, we ask that you do not climb on ladders, walk on roofs, or enter into crawl spaces with the inspector. If the inspector discovers a deficiency in any of these areas, he will provide you the necessary information in his inspection report and review with you at the end of your inspection.
Allow the inspector to perform a more complete inspection by assisting with the following:
- Coordinate with your realtor or the current home owner to schedule the day and time of the inspection.
- Please be courteous and not only notify your inspector ahead of time to let him know you’ll be attending but also be on time for your scheduled inspection.
- Dress comfortably.
- Make sure the utilities are on (water, electric, gas, etc.) so that mechanical systems can be properly evaluated.
- If your family will be attending the inspection, please respect that you all are in someone else’s home.
- Children should be closely monitored during the inspection for their own safety.
- We love pets but please secure them for everyone’s safety.
- Make sure there is plenty of access around the HVAC unit(s), electrical panel(s), and hot water system.
- Remove any unnecessary storage items so that there is better access and visibility to areas of the home.
- Provide access to the attic, basement, and crawlspace (if applicable).
Testimonials
We’ve bought several houses in the past, and this was by far the most useful inspection we’ve had done — well worth the money, and also worth the time to accompany Matt.
Matt inspected a house that we were under contract to purchase. He gave us his overall impression of the soundness of the house and its major systems as well as a thorough and detailed report on various items that he found to be in need of attention. His recommendations were specific. For one item (involving structural safety of a tall deck) he recommended getting a second opinion and contacted an engineer himself.
The inspection report, sent as an online document, included helpful photographs. There was a separate document with itemized illustrations that could be edited and saved in multiple versions, then sent to the sellers and contractors we’re hiring to do repairs. Having the photos is quite useful in communicating with contractors.
Matt also gave us helpful advice about safety and maintenance as future owners of the home. Highly recommended for home buyers!
I recently hired Hero to do a home inspection (in Morgantown) on a home I am in the process of purchasing. I live in the Charleston area and was apprehensive about who to call to get a thorough inspection. I Googled “home inspections” in the Morgantown area and Hero came up in the results. I read the reviews and decided to call Hero. Very glad I did! Matt came out and inspected the house, and had the report available in less than a few hours. His engineering background and detailed report made me comfortable in my buying process. Great dude as well!!
Hands down the best home inspector I’ve worked with from MD, VA, or WV. Matt and his team are thorough, honest, and dedicated to ensuring that you have all the information you need to make some of your life’s most important decisions. Well worth the value.
Matt was respectful and made the inspection process for me as a first time home buyer less complicated. He was very thorough in his inspection and walked me through everything as we went along. He has a plethora of knowledge and was able to answer any of my questions for me. I would highly recommend him!
Matt is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. After talking with him and seeing him in action, I had zero concerns that had missed something important during the home inspection, which gave me absolute confidence that we understood both the minor and major issues of the home we were purchasing. He completed the report in a timely fashion earlier than promised. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend HeRo Home Inspection to anyone in the Morgantown area.
HeRo Home Inspection was an excellent choice for us as first-time home buyers! From the very first phone conversation, Matt was helpful and explained the inspection process from start to finish.
During the inspection, he would pause for question to make sure the topics discussed were understood. Matt was very thorough in the inspection of the house as well as tips to look out for in future maintenance.
We received the inspection report within 24 hours and Matt was still available to answer all of our questions. I would highly recommend Matt and HeRo Home Inspection to anyone looking for a detailed and honest inspection report from a knowledgable professional!
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